End of misery: Just bought a '14 SS 1LE AGM at 6.4K miles! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

X25 · 08-17-2014, 03:07 AM

As some of you already know, I have ordered a black 2015 SS RS 1LE in late June, and have been waiting for its delivery. Unfortunately, I have had the worst dealer experience I've ever had in my life. Read on: The car was finally to be delivered to the dealer on this last Friday, and I stopped by and cut a deal on Wednesday. After tolerating a very rude talk with threats (that they can withold my deposit if I don't buy it) from the sales manager and another salesman, we finally made a deal.

Now comes even more fun! I got a voicemail from the dealer on Friday morning (the pickup day). The salesman I ordered the car from stated they will not sell me the car for the agreed price since they would lose money (even though the other dealer 10 miles south gave a better deal to another forum member for a similar car), and that they are not selling me the car! Yes, they decided to not sell me the car I ordered. I immediately started searching for an available car, and to my luck, found one in a few minutes! I picked up my deposit check back from the awful local dealer, and went and picked up my 1LE the next day!

I worked with Kendall Ford, and the experience was excellent. Actually, they were the best dealer I've ever worked with; talk about contrast from one day to another. The car has a louder aftermarket exhaust which they were not aware of. When I stated I would much rather get the stock exhaust, they found the original owner, and arranged for picking up the original muffler from him with one of their shuttles, after which they will ship me next week.

I talked too long, here is what I picked up:

I've been very busy collecting parts in the last 2 months, and I was able to collect the following. Looking forward to installing them all and seeing how it will impact the drive!
Engine / Powertrain
TSP 304 LT Headers with 3" X Pipe (Catted)
DEI heat wraps / coil boots
(?) Coating.
Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP
DeWitts radiator

Interior
Schroth Racing RallyE 3 ASM

Handling
BC Racing ER 8kg/12kg coilovers; track-biased-valving.
BMR BK024 Cradle Bushings
BMR BK039 Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings
BMR TCA026 Trailing Arms (black)
BMR BK006 Outer Trailing Arm Bushings
BMR BK018 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings
BMR BK019 Front Radius Rod Bushings
BMR SB039 Sway Bar Package
Nitto NT01 285/35/20 tires

Brakes
Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit
Naca ducts: $20.
ST43 R1001 Front pads
ST43 R592.15 Rear pads

CHMSC · 08-17-2014, 03:20 AM

Nice congrats

Camaro68 · 08-17-2014, 03:59 AM

Happy ending to a great story, Congrats

sengli · 08-17-2014, 05:28 AM

wow, a shouting match with the sales guys? Thats bad. Its best you didnt buy that car there anyway. Congrats on the like new car.

Jc's1LE · 08-17-2014, 07:21 AM

WOW i was told to if you cant cut a deal they keep the money any way CONGRATS!!

freddyD · 08-17-2014, 07:23 AM

nice car,sometimes things work out better.

X25 · 08-17-2014, 07:39 AM

I ended up saving $4000 over the deal they didn't like. Indeed, sometimes things work out for the better!

scottc · 08-17-2014, 08:03 AM

Congrats brother!! Your car is stunning, glad it worked out for ya.

Mark T · 08-17-2014, 08:12 AM

Some dealers really do suck.

And that is why I hope Tesla succeeds in establishing country wide a new way to sell a car. By getting rid of franchise dealers. Enough of this crap they have had a monopoly on. Time is now for fair and decent customer service. The time is now that new car salesmen learn that the customer comes first. Not the other way around.

LEO1LE · 08-17-2014, 08:21 AM

Congrats on your purchase. Why not mention the name of the dealer that screwed you over so other members can avoid the same experience?

X25 · 08-17-2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEO1LE

Congrats on your purchase. Why not mention the name of the dealer that screwed you over so other members can avoid the same experience?

It is the Lee Johnson Chevrolet in Kirkland, WA. I'll for sure avoid it myself.

SpeedIsLife · 08-17-2014, 03:49 PM

Beautiful ride sir!

DwRed1LTV6 · 08-17-2014, 06:36 PM

Congrats !!

jgenestra2012 · 08-17-2014, 07:56 PM

Congratulations and the car looks awesome!

08-17-2014, 03:07 AM	#1
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	End of misery: Just bought a '14 SS 1LE AGM at 6.4K miles! As some of you already know, I have ordered a black 2015 SS RS 1LE in late June, and have been waiting for its delivery. Unfortunately, I have had the worst dealer experience I've ever had in my life. Read on: The car was finally to be delivered to the dealer on this last Friday, and I stopped by and cut a deal on Wednesday. After tolerating a very rude talk with threats (that they can withold my deposit if I don't buy it) from the sales manager and another salesman, we finally made a deal. Now comes even more fun! I got a voicemail from the dealer on Friday morning (the pickup day). The salesman I ordered the car from stated they will not sell me the car for the agreed price since they would lose money (even though the other dealer 10 miles south gave a better deal to another forum member for a similar car), and that they are not selling me the car! Yes, they decided to not sell me the car I ordered. I immediately started searching for an available car, and to my luck, found one in a few minutes! I picked up my deposit check back from the awful local dealer, and went and picked up my 1LE the next day! I worked with Kendall Ford, and the experience was excellent. Actually, they were the best dealer I've ever worked with; talk about contrast from one day to another. The car has a louder aftermarket exhaust which they were not aware of. When I stated I would much rather get the stock exhaust, they found the original owner, and arranged for picking up the original muffler from him with one of their shuttles, after which they will ship me next week. I talked too long, here is what I picked up: I've been very busy collecting parts in the last 2 months, and I was able to collect the following. Looking forward to installing them all and seeing how it will impact the drive! Engine / Powertrain TSP 304 LT Headers with 3" X Pipe (Catted) DEI heat wraps / coil boots (?) Coating. Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP DeWitts radiator Interior Schroth Racing RallyE 3 ASM Handling BC Racing ER 8kg/12kg coilovers; track-biased-valving. BMR BK024 Cradle Bushings BMR BK039 Rear Upper Control Arm Bushings BMR TCA026 Trailing Arms (black) BMR BK006 Outer Trailing Arm Bushings BMR BK018 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings BMR BK019 Front Radius Rod Bushings BMR SB039 Sway Bar Package Nitto NT01 285/35/20 tires Brakes Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit Naca ducts: $20. ST43 R1001 Front pads ST43 R592.15 Rear pads __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

08-17-2014, 03:20 AM	#2
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Nice congrats __________________

08-17-2014, 03:59 AM	#3
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	Happy ending to a great story, Congrats __________________ 6000 Vehicle Delivered to Customer 6-23-10

08-17-2014, 05:28 AM	#4
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	wow, a shouting match with the sales guys? Thats bad. Its best you didnt buy that car there anyway. Congrats on the like new car. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

08-17-2014, 07:39 AM	#7
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	I ended up saving $4000 over the deal they didn't like. Indeed, sometimes things work out for the better! __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

08-17-2014, 07:21 AM	#5
Jc's1LE Drives: 2015 SW 1LE BA NPP Recaros Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lake mary FL Posts: 904	WOW i was told to if you cant cut a deal they keep the money any way CONGRATS!!

08-17-2014, 07:23 AM	#6
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	nice car,sometimes things work out better.

08-17-2014, 08:03 AM	#8
scottc Central PA Camaro5 Club Drives: Hot Wheels Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,367	Congrats brother!! Your car is stunning, glad it worked out for ya. __________________ Hot Wheel SE # 343

08-17-2014, 08:12 AM	#9
Mark T American Gold Whisperer Drives: 2014 White 1LE 2SS/RS/NPP/Rec/Nav Join Date: May 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 838	Some dealers really do suck. And that is why I hope Tesla succeeds in establishing country wide a new way to sell a car. By getting rid of franchise dealers. Enough of this crap they have had a monopoly on. Time is now for fair and decent customer service. The time is now that new car salesmen learn that the customer comes first. Not the other way around. __________________

08-17-2014, 08:21 AM	#10
LEO1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/1LE Victory Red Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 242	Congrats on your purchase. Why not mention the name of the dealer that screwed you over so other members can avoid the same experience? __________________ 2013 SS/ LS7 powered 1LE: 520 rwhp/490 rwtq/ (20" Nitto DR) 1.87 60', 11.87 @ 120.

08-17-2014, 03:49 PM	#12
SpeedIsLife Drives: Current Camaro-less Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,242	Beautiful ride sir!

08-17-2014, 06:36 PM	#13
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Congrats !! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

08-17-2014, 07:56 PM	#14
jgenestra2012 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery County, PA Posts: 123	Congratulations and the car looks awesome!